Testimonies

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“Thank you Sam for sending me the FREE carers haircut voucher, its made my day!” Heather Knight - Chelmsford

“Just managed at last with the children having returned to school to find time to send a million thankyou’s to everyone involved with the Chelmsford Mencap Daybreak Summer Scheme. Having 2 autistic children, the summer break can be horrendously long and very isolating not just for us but for many families, Chelmsford Mencap makes everything that little bit easier. The care, support and safety of our children is always paramount to parents and every year Chelmsford Mencap shine in their total ability and professionalism. The kids enjoyed everyday without fail with the laughter and care of a huge team of thoroughly “selfless” individuals. THANKYOU. ALL OF YOU xxx” Justine Keaton – Chelmsford

“I would like you all to know what a great job you all do and how much happiness you and your group of volunteers bring to all the people you help and how other people could learn from experiencing spending a little time with people who need a little extra special help, whatever it may be..” Deb Panteli – Chelmsford

“I’ve just read your news magazine and I must say it’s one of the best we have received with regards to service user involvement and the variety of articles you cover”.
Sue Osman – Supported Holidays

“Just writing to thank you and your band of helpers for organising an excellent Chelmsford Mencap Christmas party. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We particularly liked Skittleman, he was very good and involved all the children”. Angela Slugocki – Chelmsford

“As the past Health Minister I am only to aware of the shortfall in provisions for people with Special Needs and I would personally like to thank Sam Barnett for identifying this requirement and the setting up of the new learning disability youth club for people with Learning Difficulties aged between 16-25 years”. Simon Burns MP at the launch of the new CMYC Youth Club 15/1/08

Published in Essex Chronicle 20/09/07: “Having read your recent article on this summer’s Chelmsford Mencap Daybreak Scheme I would ask that the Chronicle pass on my thanks to all the staff and volunteers who made the days out such a resounding success. My grandson Ben has autism and is, as a consequence, very hard to please. Despite this, he was fully occupied throughout the summer holidays with a whole range of activities, all of which he looked forward to well in advance and subsequently thoroughly enjoyed. He loved every minute of every day he spent on the scheme and befriended all of the helpers that looked after him and contributed to his enjoyment by appearing to understand his needs so well. We can’t thank them enough.” Jacqueline Groenendyk – Great Baddow

“Can I just say many thanks to all concerned regarding Daybreak. On every occasion my lad has been at an event he has had such a brilliant time even if he can’t say so himself although the look on this face says as much. Why I haven’t joined Chelmsford Mencap before I will never know!!” Anne Childs – Chelmsford

“I really enjoy the social activities I go on” Iain Blackburn – Chelmsford (Learning Disability Member)

“I was talking to some of the other mums from Woodlands school (CNMSS) where my son attends and they mentioned that Chelmsford Mencap runs some excellent holiday clubs for children. I would be interested to know more about the club and how I can join.” Mrs H – Chelmsford

“Hi, this is just a short email to thank you once again for a great afternoon at Dukes Nightclub, my daughter Natalie (and myself!) really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work, thanks again” Karen Reuben – Chelmsford

“Just to say we really enjoyed the Pitch and Putt day on the 14th July 2007. We would like to join Peter Turrall (President) in praising Sam Barnett (CEO) on all her hard work and excellent organisation of the day, which everyone enjoyed. The members and committee are very appreciative of the effort Sam makes. It was great to see that despite their disabilities they were able to enjoy a normal happy day. We had a lovely team can we book them for next year!” John & Iris Siddall – Billericay

“Chelmsford Mencap is providing excellent opportunities for members, carers and friends to enjoy a wide range of activities” Reg Richardson MA – Chelmsford

“Whilst writing can I just say that I was invited to a dance evening recently at Boswells School by Dance21, and had the most enjoyable evening. Chelmsford Mencap Gateway Club were amazing; fantastic costumes, and the group seemed to enjoy the performance just as much as the audience did! Well done to all concerned on a great event” Lorraine Jarvis- (Chelmsford Council for Voluntary Service)